May 21, 2008
Pink Floyd, Renee Fleming win Polar Music Prize
Pink Floyd and soprano Renee Fleming were named winners of the 2008 Polar Music Prize on Wednesday for their contributions to their musical genres.
The British rock group and Fleming will each receive a cash prize of $168,000 at an Aug. 26 awards ceremony in Stockholm, organizers said.
The Polar Music Prize is Sweden's biggest music award. It was founded by Stig Anderson, manager of Swedish pop group ABBA, in 1989.
The prize committee cited Fleming's 'sublime, unparalleled voice and unique stylistic versatility.'
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